Posted by roadmap | Posted in Growing, SUCCESS, Starting | Posted on 26-07-2010 | 
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Built to Sell by John Warrillow Want a great summer book that is both easy to read and thought provoking? Click on the video below for a review: Video Book Review of Built to Sell by John Warrillow Your Next Best Three Steps: Read the book, Built to Sell by John Warrillow. Start by creating [...]
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Get Customer Feed Back for Increased Profit It may seem a little obvious, but in building a customer-centric company, you really do have to ask your customers for their help. You can’t do it in a vacuum and expect to succeed with any type of authenticity. You have to ask your customers for their feedback, [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing | Posted on 22-07-2010 |
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Sign up for SCORE Expert Answers Tips to Succeed and Grow Joyce Bone Millionairemoms.com Joyce Bone, founder and CEO of MillionaireMoms.com co-launched and grew an environmental company into a $50 million NASDAQ-traded firm in just 18 months. Here, she discusses how entrepreneurs can position themselves for growth and economic rebound. Download hot tips from Joyce [...]
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Want to grow your business? Seek out bigger clients I have a friend who sells real estate for a living. Back in the day, before the real estate market crashed, he made a great, and fairly easy, living selling small investment properties. Duplexes, four-plexes and mini malls were his specialty. He loved those sorts of [...]
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Posted by rieva7 | Posted in Growing | Posted on 20-07-2010 |
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The Secret to Growing Past $1 Million Are you trying to grow your business past the $1 million mark, but not getting results? You’re not the only one. Nell Merlino (pictured), founder of the Make Mine a Million program, recently talked with Bloomberg Businessweek about the difficulties women-owned businesses have surpassing this magic number. Make [...]
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Posted by stevenson927 | Posted in Growing, Managing, Marketing | Posted on 14-07-2010 |
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Webinars Add Value and Build Your Brand There are many reasons why you might want to add webinars to your business bag of tricks: Webinars are easy in two ways: From a practical standpoint, offering a webinar requires only that you have a great subject, a PowerPoint presentation, and a host for the webinar. A simple [...]
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Posted by rieva7 | Posted in Growing | Posted on 13-07-2010 |
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Do You Have a Mentor? Last week I wrote about a specific type of mentor/mentee relationship. But, having mentors is one of the best ways I know for any business owner to grow his or her business that I thought the topic was worth addressing again. And, mentors are especially useful for women entrepreneurs. So, do you have [...]
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Posted by roadmap | Posted in Growing | Posted on 05-07-2010 |
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Shamelessly Copying Others is the Fastest Route to Growth I readily admit I am a copycat and a groupie. I love sitting back and soaking in the stories, insights and energy of business owners. It may be a quick discussion at a local café, or a longer roundtable exchange on a new technology or business [...]
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Posted by Guest Blogger | Posted in Growing, business growth | Posted on 25-06-2010 |
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Successful Entrepreneurs Give Inspriation to New Business Owners As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel bogged down in routine, and not particularly inspired, especially if you’re an entrepreneur serves as salesperson, marketer, bill collector, bookkeeper, cleaning staff and CEO. And yet, inspiration offers something no entrepreneur should be without–emotional support that helps through tough times. [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, Starting | Posted on 21-06-2010 |
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Check out SCORE’s Summer Success Resources Today’s the first day of summer. Start it off right with tools and tips to succeed. Starting a Biz? Workshop: Can You Afford To Start? Expert Advice: Avoid these Mistakes eGuide: Biz Tips from a Financial Insider The Company Corporation & SCORE provide a FREE start-up workbook. Get your copy at your local SCORE office. In-Biz and [...]
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Posted by Guest Blogger | Posted in Growing, business plan | Posted on 18-06-2010 |
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Alternative Business Models Bring Success Plan B. The idea of resorting to a Plan B, instead of your original business idea for most people is about as inviting as an unwanted guest at a party. Why? It’s probably because they view Plan B as an admission of failure–their business model didn’t work. But is that [...]
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How to Sell to Large Companies
Buying and selling is the key to business. Buying is easy, if you hold the purse strings – selling, on the other hand, is more difficult. Selling is a broad term that is often used in business dealings. In this instance, however, I am couching my definition within the rubric [...]
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How’s Your Team?
Do you have a team to effectively help you start, operate or manage your business? Whether they are employees, volunteers, interns or subcontractors there are some common things that you should consider when getting a team to help you.
Do they fully understand your organization’s focus, mission and/or objective?
Can they help you to effectively [...]
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Dan Pink’s Expert Answers
Every month SCORE interviews an expert on topics related to business and entreprenuership. This month’s featured guest is Dan Pink. He discusses what really motivates you and your employees. An excerpt of his interview is below. To read the complete interview, sign-up for SCORE ExpertANSWERS and get it delivered direct to your inbox.
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Keeping It Simple
In business, nothing matters except how well organized you are and your innate ability to process situations clearly and with many options in mind. Being a successful business person is simply a matter of incorporating 3 basic skills:
Being organized.
Thinking clearly.
Knowing that there are no problems….only solutions.
A team of mentors, advisors and colleagues can [...]
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A New Way of Doing Business
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM EDT (9:00 AM PDT)
Place: On Your Computer
Take a tour of the virtual summit.
Opening Keynote Speakers — Via Streaming Video
Arianna Huffington
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief of the The Huffington Post
Learn how she is transforming the most powerful blog in the world into a revenue-driving business moddel.
Edie [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Marketing, SUCCESS, Technology | Posted on 17-05-2010 |
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Promote Your Biz Locally with Social Media
LIVE Webinar With John Jantsch, Duct Tape Marketing
Date: Tuesday, May 18
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Fee: No Charge
Sign-up: Register Now
SCORE & John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing bring entrepreneurs real-world advice on making the most of social media locally. If all business is local, then getting close to the customer [...]
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The Art of Customer Loyalty
Getting referrals for business is not about asking, it is about the customer experience.
How can you create a great customer experience?
How can you become the trusted resource?
How can you get your customers so connected to your business that they go out of their way to refer everyone they meet including their friends [...]
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A Blue Print for Your Company
Previously, I provided Back 2 Basics Tips that were easy for anyone in business. A few of you wanted more information about business plans, what I called a “Blue Print For Your Company.” A business plan offers various purposes for your business from your personal use to potential investors. The [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Leadership, Managing | Posted on 10-05-2010 |
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Tips, Resources & Expert Advice
Each month SCORE interviews an expert in the field of business. Get exclusive biz tips, resources and expert advice by signing up for SCORE ExpertANSWERS. This month’s featured expert is Dan Pink. Read excerpts from his interview discussing how to really motivate your employees. For the full interview, sign-up for SCORE ExpertANSWERS today.
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Posted by Guest Blogger | Posted in Growing, Managing | Posted on 07-05-2010 |
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Key Practices for Small Business Employee Growth
I started my company a few years ago as a solo venture. I knew I had the skills and resources to be successful on my own, but the business’ rapid expansion made employee growth imperative.
All small business owners hope to consistently generate enough revenue so their business can continue [...]
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Effective Networking Skills
Marketing has always been building trust with your customers and knowing what they need and want. The more ways you can get in front of and get to know your customer the better. Networking is an integral part of business that allows people to know who you are and what you do.
Attend as [...]
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Free, Live Webinars
With live webinars, you have unprecendented access to the best and brightest. Take advantage of these free webinars for valuable biz advice and insights from biz experts. Make sure to register so you can participate and ask questions.
Upcoming Free, Live Webinars:
Social Marketing: Using Social Media to Promote Locally
Tuesday, May 18 at 1 PM [...]
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Celebrate Small Biz Success
SCORE is proud to be a national co-sponsor of Small Business Week.
We celebrate your success. SCORE clients have gotten great advice and, with hard work, are succeeding in business. To help your business succeed connect with a mentor online or find a mentor near you.
Congratulations to Orange County SCORE, winner of National SCORE [...]
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Web Sites to Aid Your Success
I’m so excited to be joining the blogging team for the SCORE Women’s Success Blog. Supporting women entrepreneurs has long been one of my passions. The SCORE website and this blog are two great resources to help you start or grow your business. If you need more help or assistance, here are 15 [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Managing, Marketing, SUCCESS, award | Posted on 03-05-2010 |
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Win up to $5,000 of Marketing Services
About: Brought to you by the Deluxe Corporation and SCORE, Project Rev is a yearlong program to help 10 entrepreneurs jump start their small business marketing efforts.
Prize: Winners will get personalized mentoring from a SCORE counselor to help them succeed. They will also have access to best-in-class marketing expertise, [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, SUCCESS, award | Posted on 27-04-2010 |
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It’s Not Too Late!
Has your private company grown since 2006? If so, it may be one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Apply for the Inc. magazine 500|5000 Award for 2010
Let Inc. recognize and celebrate your company’s accomplishment on the 2010 list of the fastest-growing companies. If your company makes the list, Inc. will share [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Managing, Marketing | Posted on 26-04-2010 |
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Live Webinars with Jeanne Rossomme
Join marketing expert, Jeanne Rossomme, for a live webinar this Thursday. She will share her insights to help you increase profits and grow your biz. Register today.
About Jeanne Rossomme
Jeanne Rossomme creates practical marketing roadmaps to help business owners arrive at their growth goals. Jeanne is a recognized national speaker on marketing and sales [...]
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How to Reach the ”Hispanic” vs. “Latino” Market
One of my clients asksed me if the term “Hispanic” and “Latino” should be used interchangeably. He also asked if his company needed special marketing strategies to reach those segments of the population.
What’s the Difference between Hispanic and Latino?
Historically, the term “Hispanic” is derived from the people of the [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS | Posted on 21-04-2010 |
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Do Good & Succeed
In recognition of National Volunteer Week, SCORE salutes our 12,400 volunteer biz mentors. Learn more about SCORE volunteers and find out how SCORE serves the community. If a SCORE volunteer has helped your business succeed, we’d love to hear your story. Share it below. Then consider donating to SCORE.
Discover how doing good [...]
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Financial Words of Wisdom
With today’s economy there are a lot of people being laid off from their jobs. It doesn’t matter if the people have a vested interest in the company; there is still a possibility that they could be laid off. Well all is not lost. There is light at the end of the [...]
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FINANCING: DID YOU KNOW?
With today’s economy there are a lot of people being laid off from their jobs. It doesn’t matter if the people have a vested interest in the company; there is still a possibility that they could be laid off. Well all is not lost. There is light at the end of the [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS, Starting | Posted on 20-04-2010 |
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National Volunteer Week: April 19-23
SCORE honors our volunteer biz mentors who donate more than 1 million hours each year to help create and save jobs by helping entrepreneurs succeed.
Who are SCORE Volunteers?
SCORE’s volunteers are successful business professionals who volunteer their time to mentor small business owners. They come from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. Many owned small [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Managing, Marketing | Posted on 19-04-2010 |
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10 Tactics to Get the Growth You Want from the Resources You Have
Smart marketing requires focus and consistency. Check out this SCORE webinar with Jeanne Rossomme to get expert growth tips. She shares 10 low-cost techniques for gaining customers and increasing profits. No matter your focus or industry, you should leave this hour informed and [...]
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Competitive Advantage from Cultural Differences
In a rapidly globalizing market environment where corporate alliances cross boundaries, organizations increasingly have to interact, manage, negotiate and compromise with people from different cultures. If ignored or mismanaged, cultural differences can lead to great frustration and ineffectiveness by uselessness of competitive advantages.
Competitive advantage from a marketing perspective is the ability [...]
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Posted by SCORE | Posted in Growing, Marketing, SUCCESS, award, win | Posted on 15-04-2010 |
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Jump Start Your Marketing with Project Rev
The Deluxe Corporation & SCORE Launch Project Rev
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About: Brought to you by the Deluxe Corporation and SCORE, Project Rev is a yearlong program to help 10 entrepreneurs jump start their small business marketing efforts.
Prize: Winners will get personalized mentoring from a SCORE counselor to help them succeed. They will [...]
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Have you visited the SCORE online community?
Share with your colleagues and connect. Join today.
More than 165,000 entrepreneurs are already part of this vibrant group of entrepreneurs: networking, planning and succeeding.
Create a profile to connect with other entrepreneurs and find biz opportunities.
Access to free tools and resources.
Get expert answers to your business questions, fast.
Success is about surrounding [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS, Technology | Posted on 08-04-2010 |
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Why Broadband for Small Biz?
Competitive advantage is important. In a global economy with eretailing as the norm, you can increase commerce speed and clients’ experience with a fast web site and rapid ecommerce transaction processing. Seconds matter, so high speed access through broadband helps you operate your small business like the growing business it is. [...]
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Free Events To Boost Your Business
SCORE, HP and Intel provide real insights and simple solutions to help you increase efficiencies, boost your productivity and grow your business. You will get essential advice on technology-based solutions and marketing strategies that can help your small business, including how:
–To better understand and target customers.
–To rethink your marketing in the digital age.
–To reduce [...]
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Posted by Vernita Naylor | Posted in Business, Growing, Managing | Posted on 06-04-2010 |
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Are You Effectively Servicing Your Customers?
SERVICING YOUR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CUSTOMERS
When you are servicing your customers are you continually and consistently focusing on exceeding the customer’s expectations, when selling or introducing your product or service, to your target audience, both internally and externally? This is actually the simplified meaning of customer service.
Your customers are [...]
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Posted by scorementors | Posted in Growing, SUCCESS | Posted on 01-04-2010 |
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Grow. Profit. Succeed.
You can do it. Gather resources. Get mentors. Find the tools that are right for you. Surround yourself with new info and ideas to help super-charge your results.
Here’s a short list of profit resources to assist you:
Accelerate Your Succes, Profits
Path to Profits, Part I
Path to Profits, Part II
Small Biz Profits Quiz
Join the conversation. What [...]
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Get Started with a Web Site
So, you are ready to build a web site. Here is an online presentation by Network Solutions that may be helpful to you.
Some quick tips can help you with the basics.
5 Tips on Web Site Building from SCORE.
Is e-Commerce Right for You?
Get expert advice from a SCORE mentor.
When you think [...]
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Business Resources to Help You Succeed
Everyone is so busy trying to network, make the right connections, find the best opportunities and looking for the next big deal. Have you ever thought that maybe you should stop, breathe, and take some time to learn from those that have already paved the way for success?
These days with [...]
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Who’s On Your Team? Do You Have a Guide?
I once attended an event featuring Keith Ferrazzi about the power of lifeline relationships. The ones that help you achieve success in business and life. Keith’s advice, “It’s important to build your dream team.”
Lifeline Relationships Guide the Way: It’s all about forming mentoring relationships and peer-to-peer connections with people you can trust to [...]
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Social Media Tips to Help Your Biz Succeed
Title:
Social Media Road Map for Your Business
Description: A consise and successful six week Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn program for your social media success.
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Presenter: Ronan Keane
Register: Sign-up
At the end of the webinar, ask expert, Ronan Keane, all your [...]
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Posted by Christine Banning | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS | Posted on 24-03-2010 |
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Be More Productive & Get Engaged
If we weren’t already working 24/7, it’s now 24/7 combined with social media, endless Twitter and non-stop meetings. Many entrepreneurs are busier than ever. The question is, are you focusing your energy on what matters most?
Pause. Think about direction. Identify what can make it easier for you to succeed on your [...]
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Resources for Small Biz
Did you know that there are various business resources available to you as a business owner, especially if you are a “small, minority, women, disabled, or veteran owned business?” They all require certification processes, which are somewhat similar to each other, with required documentation that must accompany the application. Some of the [...]
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Jump Start Your Marketing with Project Rev
The Deluxe Corporation & SCORE Launch Project Rev
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About: Brought to you by the Deluxe Corporation and SCORE, Project Rev is a yearlong program to help 10 entrepreneurs jump start their small business marketing efforts.
Prize: Winners will get personalized mentoring from a SCORE counselor to help them succeed. They will also have [...]
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American Express OPEN® Government Contracting Procurement & Networking Event
Designed for small business owners new to government contracting as well as those currently doing business with the government, this day-long event will feature engaging discussions and workshop breakout sessions. The featured keynote speakers are:
Yvette D. Clarke
US Congresswoman
Congresswoman Clarke’s Bio
Susan Sobbott
President, American Express OPEN
Susan Sobbott’s Bio
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This multi-track [...]
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The Key to Your Success: Your Ethics
ETHICS: A HIDDEN VALUE – PART 2
Fourth Important Lesson – The obstacle in our path
In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the King’s’ wealthiest merchants and courtiers came [...]
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Webinar Series, Thursdays in March
Title:
Social Media Road Map for Your Business Success
Description: A consise and successful six week Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn program for your social media success.
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Presenter: Ronan Keane
Register: Sign-up
At the end of the webinar, ask expert, Ronan Keane, all your social media questions. [...]
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5 Key Questions You Should Be Asking
In business & looking for answers? Entrepreneurs like you have been asking me what should I ask my SCORE mentor–I’m trying to figure my way out of this recession.
1. From your review of my financials, do you see any trouble spots?
2. Where could I trim costs by 5-10 percent?
3. What [...]
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Great Resources for Veterans
We want to thank all of the military veterans out there, for the safety of our Country. Now we want to give back to you. Did you know that there are several resources available to you, if you are looking to begin a new adventure, as either an entreprenuer or small business owner? [...]
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Posted by J. Barnes | Posted in Growing, Managing, SUCCESS, Starting | Posted on 08-03-2010 |
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SCORE CEO Featured
SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, was recently featured on the American Express OPEN for Small Business blog. His advice, get a mentor. Now is a great time. Here’s an excerpt from the post.
With the American Express OPEN Government Contracting Procurement & Networking Event approaching on March 31st, I wanted to talk with one [...]
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The Key to Your Success: Your Ethics
Ethics: A Hidden Value – Part 1
As a business person we will always be faced with several challenges. How these challenges are handled will show our ethical character. Our ethical behavior expands into our businesses, as well as, our personal lives. Below is something I saw earlier this month (author [...]
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Webinar Series, Thursdays in March
Title:
Social Media Road Map for Your Business Success
Description: A consise and successful six week Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn program for your social media success.
Dates: Thursday, March 4
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Duration: 1 hour & 15 minutes
Presenter: Ronan Keane
Register: Sign-up Here
Find out more about Ronan Keane. Check out his blog: www.ronankeaneonline.com
SCORE Association, SCORE
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Posted by Julie Brander | Posted in Growing, Leadership, Managing | Posted on 25-02-2010 |
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Eight Tips for Success
As a business owner it is essential to know how to get up and speak on demand. You will find that many opportunities will arise and it is crucial that you can express your message about your business clearly and concisely.
Important Tips:
Take a course in public speaking.
Learn your talk or elevator [...]
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Expand Your Network Online
Get good Google search results. Create a LinkedIn profile. Basic business info and professional info about you.
Invite colleagues to your network. That’s really the first step of interacting online. What you will discover is that your biz contacts post updates and you will too. Post updates on a new blog posts, book you published, new [...]
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Quick Resources to Increase Sales
Here are a few invaluable resources from SCORE. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the SCORE Women’s Web Site, where you can track your sales on a monthly basis. Get started charting your success today!
Workshop:Create a Competitive Edge
Template: 12-Month Sales Forecast
Quiz: Are You Reaching Your Sales Potential?
Toolkit: Accelerate Your Sales [...]
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National Entrepreneurship Week: February 20-27
Celebrate your success! This is National Entrepreneurship Week sponsored by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. This week recognizes the contribution of American entrepreneurs like you. Share stories of how you overcame the past year and succeeded. Leave a comment below. Then find out more about events near you.
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